When is Sawan Putrada Ekadashi in 2026? Sawan Putrada Ekadashi is the final Ekadashi of the Shravan month. This year, the observance spans two days: August 23 and August 24. Additionally, the *Harivasar* period concludes after sunrise. This has caused confusion regarding which day the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast should be observed. Whenever an Ekadashi spans two days, uncertainty arises concerning the actual day of the fast. Let us find out the correct date for the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast, as well as the auspicious timings for worship and *Paran* (breaking the fast).

Sawan Putrada Ekadashi Fast: August 23 or 24?
When there is confusion regarding the date of a fast, one should consult the *Panchang* (Hindu almanac) to verify the exact timing of the *Tithi* (lunar day) and the *Harivasar* period. According to the *Panchang*, the Shravan Shukla Ekadashi *Tithi*—required for Sawan Putrada Ekadashi—will prevail from 02:00 AM on August 23 until 04:18 AM on August 24.

The observance of the fast is based on *Udayatithi* (the *Tithi* prevailing at sunrise). On this basis, the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast falls on August 23; however, the *Harivasar* period continues until 10:49 AM on August 24. Devotees cannot break their fast (*Paran*) until the *Harivasar* period concludes.

Due to the *Harivasar* timing, the fast will be observed over two days. Householders will observe the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast on August 23, while Vaishnavas will observe it on August 24. Those fasting on August 23 will break their fast in the afternoon on August 24, after the *Harivasar* period ends; conversely, those fasting on August 24 will break their fast after sunrise on August 25.

This is because Vaishnavas break their fast after sunrise but before the conclusion of the *Dwadashi Tithi* (the twelfth lunar day). If one observes the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast on August 23, the *Paran* (breaking of the fast) cannot be performed after sunrise on August 24 because the *Harivasar* period concludes after sunrise. Consequently, the fast would extend to 48 hours. For this reason, the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast spans two days.

**Sawan Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Auspicious Timings (Muhurat)**
On August 23, the auspicious time for the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi puja is from 07:32 AM to 12:24 PM. On August 24, the puja timings are from 05:55 AM to 07:32 AM and again from 09:09 AM to 10:46 AM.

On August 23, the *Brahma Muhurat* is from 04:26 AM to 05:10 AM, and the *Abhijit Muhurat* is from 11:58 AM to 12:49 PM. On August 24, the *Brahma Muhurat* is from 04:27 AM to 05:11 AM, while the *Abhijit Muhurat* is from 11:57 AM to 12:49 PM.

On August 23, *Rahu Kaal* is from 05:15 PM to 06:53 PM; on August 24, it is from 07:32 AM to 09:09 AM.

**Sawan Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Paran (Breaking the Fast)**
On August 24, the time for *Paran* is from 01:41 PM to 04:16 PM, whereas on August 25, the fast can be broken between 05:55 AM and 06:20 AM. On that day, you will have a window of only 25 minutes for *Paran*, as the *Dwadashi Tithi* concludes and the *Trayodashi Tithi* begins thereafter.

**Why is the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast observed?** Those who desire to be blessed with excellent progeny should observe the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast. Parents can observe this fast for the well-being and progress of their children. Others who observe this fast attain freedom from sins through the grace of Lord Vishnu and seek salvation at the end of their lives.

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